This Golden Couscous seasoned with Ras el Hanout is the perfect simple and quick side dish for BBQs and potlucks! It’s flavorful and everyone will love it!
Couscous is such a summer food for me. Not only is couscous literally the quickest side dish ever to make (boil water and let the couscous soak for 2-3 minutes, done), it’s also a great option to bring to BBQs or potlucks because it’s just as delicious when served cold.
This couscous side dish goes great with anything grilled – such as vegan sausages, burger patties, veggies, tofu, tempeh, etc.
This golden couscous gets its color and flavor from Ras el Hanout. This is a spice mix commonly used in the North African cuisine. There is no fixed list of ingredients, the blends vary from brand to brand, but typical ingredients include cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, chili, coriander seed, fenugreek, and turmeric.
You can turn this side dish into a whole meal easily by adding crispy tofu or tempeh, and roasted veggies such as bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. It’s the perfect lunch for hot summer days!
How to make Golden Couscous
The ingredients
You will need:
- couscous
- water
- ras el hanout
- salt
- onion
- parsley
- lemon juice
- oil
The basic steps
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Golden Couscous
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ras el hanout *
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 teaspoons canola oil or any plant-based oil
- 1 large onion halved and sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the water for the couscous in a large pot, add in the salt and ras el hanout.
- Once the water is boiling, take the pot off the stovetop and add in the couscous and put the lid back on (the couscous will be ready in a minute or two).
- Heat a large pan with the canola oil and cook the onions until soft and browned.
- To the couscous, add the caramelized onions, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. You can serve this dish either warm or cold.